2muchpain

I try to not think too much about the future. All it does is increasing my anxiety over things that I have little control over anyhow, and just gives me reasons to drink today which really makes no sense when you think about it. I do my best to just think about today. I just don't wake up and say I won't drink today. For me, that will only work for so long. I make a plan on how I won't drink today. Some call it a to do list. Part of that plan my involve staying hydrated, eating well, but maybe indulging in something sweet. Even with this, the thought of drinking will eventually come up anyhow. So, I'll add on something to that plan for the next day. Before you know it, you'll have a pretty solid daily plan. That's a whole lot easier than trying to make a plan for life today, like saying you will not drink forever. Some people manage to do that, but for me, that wouldn't work. I can develop a structure for a day or week. But to develop a structure for the rest of my life and stick with it forever!! Good luck. John